JAKARTA - The Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Series is one of the most sought-after vehicles on the global market today. This model continues to evolve with an increasingly diverse choice of heartbeats and is not sold in the United States.
Now, after successfully introducing the V6 twin-turbo gasoline engine variant, diesel, to the six-cylinder hybrid variant that has just landed in Europe, Toyota is rumored to not want to stop innovating.
The latest report from Japanese automotive media, Creative Trend, reported from Autoblog, Tuesday, January 27, hinted that Toyota is preparing a big surprise in the form of a fourth engine option, namely a Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) system. This step is actually not surprising considering Toyota is a pioneer of electrification technology since the emergence of the Prius almost three decades ago. With the ambition to bring electrification options to almost all of its product lines, the presence of this electric "collared" Land Cruiser is a logical step to remain relevant in the midst of strict global emission regulations.
Technically, Toyota already has all the devices needed to realize this. Strong speculation points to the use of a 3.5-liter V6 PHEV engine base that is currently embedded behind the hood of the Lexus TX550+. The engine is capable of producing 404 hp, an amount that is actually enough to move the Land Cruiser's heavy weight. However, there is great hope that Toyota will give this variant a more touch, so that its power can penetrate the 500 hp figure to match its status as the highest caste in the Toyota SUV family.
Given the reputation of the Land Cruiser, which is built on extreme terrain, Toyota is predicted not to use a conventional e-CVT transmission that is usually found in urban hybrid cars. It is likely that they will still maintain a more robust automatic transmission system to ensure maximum performance in heavy terrain, while maintaining the durability that has long been the main identity of the big name Land Cruiser.
Although there is no specific timeline for when this unit will be officially introduced to the public, the presence of this technology is seen as an inevitable future. With PHEV technology, the Land Cruiser will not only be a more environmentally friendly vehicle, but also potentially the most powerful version ever produced by Toyota.
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